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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ourHOME Alabama held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19 for a new facility meant to support adults with intellectual disabilities in the community. The project will bring enhanced services that foster inclusion and create a supportive space for local residents. WBRC
- ➤ Beulah Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa will give away hundreds of bikes on Monday morning to children in need. Social service agencies and partner churches will pick up bikes, including 100 donated by Harrison Construction—helping local families enjoy a brighter holiday before Christmas. WBRC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Singleton was named to Gov. Ivey's new Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, announced yesterday, to improve healthcare access for 1.6 million rural residents. The group — which includes members from both legislative chambers and officials from ADECA — will shape plans to upgrade rural services. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Baseball announced its 55-game 2026 season schedule on Friday afternoon; the team will open on Feb. 13 with a three-game series against Washington State and host midweek and nonconference games at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Doris Lemngole, a 23-year-old UA track star, won the Bowerman Award on Thursday night — making her the first UA athlete to earn collegiate track and field’s top honor. WBRC
- ➤ Naomi Jones recorded her first double-double (11 points and 10 rebounds) on Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum, leading Alabama to a 13-0 win over Tulane. The Crimson Tide will face Troy on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CT. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Crimson Tide will face Oklahoma in an upcoming playoff game as Coach DeBoer seeks his first win against the Sooners and offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor was named a first-team All-American. This ninth meeting (record: 2-5-1) may help shift the series record. Tuscaloosa Thread
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Holidays on the Plaza 2025-2026
11 AM – 3 PM — Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG — Free entry — Experience festive fun with a seasonal ice skating rink suitable for all ages.
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Jackson Chase: New Year's Eve Celebration
9 PM – 1 AM — Roll Call — Cost not specified — Celebrate the New Year with live music from Tuscaloosa's own Jackson Chase.
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Jackson Chase: Acoustic Performance at Innisfree
3-7 p.m. — Innisfree Irish Pub — Cost not specified — Enjoy the acoustic sounds of local talent Jackson Chase in a cozy pub setting.
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